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Tarxien TemplesvsHagar Qim Temples
Tarxien Temples and Hagar Qim Temples are both rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Hagar Qim Temples ranks significantly higher than Tarxien Temples. Hagar Qim Temples comes in at #4 in Malta with praise from 3 sources like Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Tarxien Temples
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
Neolithic Temples Street, Tarxien, Island of Malta, Malta
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Fodor's "The three interconnecting Tarxien Temples have curious carvings, oracular chambers, and altars, all dating from about 2800 BC." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"If a wander through the National Museum of Archaeology in Valletta has whetted your appetite, be sure to visit the impressive archaeological site at the Tarxien Temples." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Tarxien Temples (Tarxien is pronounced tar-sheen) are hidden up a back street several blocks east of the Hypogeum." Full review
Hagar Qim Temples Fodor's Fodor's
Atlas Obscura Michelin Guide Michelin Guide Lonely Planet
Qrendi, Island of Malta, Malta
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Fodor's "The 4,800-year-old Ħaġar Qim ("ha-jar eem") gives a clear picture of the massive scale of Malta's ancient limestone temples." Full review
Fodor's "From the temple of Mnajdra ("mna-ee-dra"), on the edge of a hill by the sea, views are superb." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Stone Age solar temple is aligned with the sun on each equinox and solstice. " Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Built at the same time as the Mesopotamian and Egyptian city-states, the Hagar Quim Temple was constructed using Maltese limestone." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"To get to Mnajdra Temple (or "small enclosure"), located 500m from Ħagar Quim, you follow a beautiful path that crosses the moors and heads towards the sea." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"On the cliff top to the southeast of Mnajdra is a 17th-century watchtower and a memorial to Sir Walter Congreve (Governor of Malta 1924–27), who was buried at sea off this point. " Full review
